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Highlights
- About the Author: Shannan Martin, author of The Ministry of Ordinary Places and Falling Free, is a speaker and writer who found her voice in the country and her story in the city.
- 224 Pages
- Religion + Beliefs, Christian Life
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About the Book
When was the last time you made a new friend? Chatted with a neighbor? Felt connected? This practical, compelling book shares simple practices for living as a more open-hearted, empathetic neighbor who sees past what divides us, looks for common ground, and is rewarded with vibrant and enduring friendships.From the Back Cover
A simple path to a more deeply connected lifeYou want more. You want to belong to a community that looks out for each other. You believe in your bones we don't have to live detached, distracted, and divided. The question is, How? Shannan Martin invites you into deeper connection through simple resets, such as
- Open Door > Perfect Décor. We invite others in, seeking to connect, not impress.
- Familiar > Fussy. We serve tacos and pizza like the feasts they are, because fancy is overrated.
- Tender > Tough. We greet the world with our hearts exposed and our guards down.
Packed with street-level practices and real-talk storytelling, Start with Hello is your field guide for a life of security, camaraderie, and joy. There is no step too small.
"As it turns out, there is no them but only us, and this is the book we both want and need to help us find our way back to each other."--Emily P. Freeman, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Next Right Thing
"Start with Hello is a love letter to community and a call to action toward radical, realistic hospitality."--Osheta Moore, pastor, speaker, and author of Dear White Peacemakers
"This book will change you in a way you've been craving to change. It makes being a neighbor, not to mention a person, just so beautifully . . . doable."--Kendra Adachi, New York Times bestselling author of The Lazy Genius Way
"This book is lovely, warm, honest. It brims with possibility."--Jen Hatmaker, New York Times bestselling author of Fierce, Free, and Full of Fire
About the Author
Shannan Martin, author of The Ministry of Ordinary Places and Falling Free, is a speaker and writer who found her voice in the country and her story in the city. Shannan works as a cook at The Window, a local nonprofit dedicated to feeding its community. She, her jail-chaplain husband, and their kids live as grateful neighbors in Goshen, Indiana. Follow her on Instagram @shannanwrites.Dimensions (Overall): 8.43 Inches (H) x 5.43 Inches (W) x .55 Inches (D)
Weight: .7 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 224
Genre: Religion + Beliefs
Sub-Genre: Christian Life
Publisher: Fleming H. Revell Company
Format: Paperback
Author: Shannan Martin
Language: English
Street Date: October 11, 2022
TCIN: 86246442
UPC: 9780800740894
Item Number (DPCI): 247-03-8700
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Felt Condescending
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Robin Gold - 2 years ago
One of our greatest current cravings as a society is community. How do we build it? How do we invest in those around us? And how do we find our place where we're surrounded by love and support? These questions and more form the basis for Shannan Martin's newest title, Start with Hello. When I first heard about this book, I couldn't wait to get my hands on it. Community is vital to moving forward in today's divided society. But it didn't take long for me to realize this book is not at all what it's marketed as. Martin's tone quickly turns condescending. Her ways of fostering community are "better than" and the whole book just left me feeling condemned. I didn't find much in this title to be excited about and giving it two stars feels generous. *Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.
Full of grace and spirit
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Lyndsey Medford - 3 years ago
Start With Hello is somehow both grace-filled and challenging in equal measure. It was the perfect read as I'm moving to a new state soon, and absolutely needed the reminder that building community can start simple and grow from there. I've got four copies of this book and I can't wait to give them away!
Excellent Read!
5 out of 5 stars
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Carrie Ann - 3 years ago
Shannan does it again with her approachable writing and relatable stories! This book is perfect for anyone looking to connect more with their neighbors despite the divisions that are constantly created in our society. I loved Shannan's ideas about how we can form relationships in our current locations and her encouragement to remember that we don't need to be "perfect", take big actions, or spend lots of money. In addition, her stories about how creating community has shaped her life and changed her family really rounded out the book and gave me the confidence to start with hello!
A book every human should read...
5 out of 5 stars
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Martie - 3 years ago
I can't say enough good things about all of Shannan's books. "The Ministry of Ordinary Places" changed how I look at opening my home and using it as a way to minister to those around me. "Start with Hello" is even more practical and life impacting. We all have a "hello" we can share with those around us... house neighbors, work neighbors, PTA meeting neighbors. Shannan knows the voices in our heads are shouting "NO!" and she walks us through how to push pass them to simply smile, say "hello!" and proceed to make Mr. Rogers quite proud!